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Friday, August 22, 2014

Luxury Accommodations with a Unique Spin

Throughout our travels Romeo and I have stayed in quite a
mix of accommodations.We have rested
our heads in little bed and breakfasts, historical hotels, dog friendly motels,
thatched-roof cabanas and luxury resorts.During our recent stay at Marriott’s Kauai Lagoons we were spoiled with island
luxury and it got me thinking about experiencing other luxury accommodations
with a unique spin.Here are a couple unique
luxury resorts I’ve found that I’d love to visit.

The Ranch at Rock
Creek

When you think of Montana you probably think of wide open
ranges, snow-capped mountains, and cowboys roping cattle. The Ranch at Rock Creek in Philipsburg
Montana was originally a mining claim and then became a working cattle
ranch. Now The Ranch at Rock Creek is a
luxury guest ranch bringing together wide open spaces and upscale amenities,
perfect for a city-slicker wanting to find a little bit of country.

Guests of The Ranch at Rock Creek can stay in one of the
rooms in the lodge, or in luxurious private cabins. Cabins range from one to five bedrooms,
perfect for any group from honeymooning couples to large extended
families. There are even canvas cabins
for those wishing to try out glamping.
Outdoor activities and adventures include horseback riding, clay
shooting, fly fishing, hiking, and archery.
The all-inclusive ranch offers world-class dining where guests can feast
on Montana-raised beef and local, organically grown produce. In true luxury style, there is also a spa for
soothing sore muscles after participating in so many physical activities.

The Ranch at Rock Creek received the Forbes Travel Guide
Five Star Award, was one of the first glamping luxury accommodations, and was
even the site of Kate Bosworth’s celebrity wedding. Visitors to The Ranch at Rock Creek will have
the unique ability to combine luxury with the Montana ranch experience.

Playa Cativo Eco Lodge

Costa Rica is the land of rainforests, beaches, and
eco-friendly accommodations. The newest
of these is Playa Cativo, a beachfront rainforest lodge. The Playa Cativo Eco Lodge is only accessible
by boat and is located on the coast of Golfo Dulce in southern Costa Rica,
surrounded by the Piedras Biancas National Park. Playa Cativo offers seven luxury beachfront
guestrooms, a gourmet farm-to-table restaurant, and a tropical bar. Guests of Playa Cativo are immersed in nature
and can participate in activities including bird watching, whale and dolphin
watching, hiking, swimming, fishing, snorkeling, paddle boarding, and sea
kayaking.

The eco-friendly Playa Cativo operates on 100% clean
electric energy, using hydroelectric and solar power. Playa Cativo has developed a free
waste-management collection center for the community. Organic waste is treated at their compost
center and then used in the resort’s gardens and on-site organic farm. The goal of Playa Cativo Eco Lodge is to be
100% sustainable.

Guests of Playa Cativo Eco Lodge enjoy unique luxury accommodations
and are immersed in nature within 1,000 acres of private rainforest while feeling
good about supporting an eco-friendly resort that cares about our fragile
environment.

Everyone needs a little luxury in their lives. But how much better it is if that luxury
comes with a unique spin, like experiencing ranch life in Montana or eco-friendly
tourism in Costa Rica.

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Katherine Belarmino and Romeo Belarmino are the authors of Travel the World, a travel blog for the everyday working stiff. They work full-time in non-travel related jobs, but take every opportunity they can to travel the world during their limited vacation time.

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I'm Katherine, and my husband Romeo and I are part-time travelers. We work full-time but use our vacation time to travel the world. We experience all we can on our travels, including culture, adventure, food, and a little golf (for Rome). Travel the World is our place to share our travel adventures and help others plan their world travels.